Articles Tagged: sleep

I’ve been staying up past midnight and not getting out of bed until the afternoon recently. How can I start going to sleep and waking up earlier?

Updated 27 April 2020 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Getting good sleep is an important thing everyone can do to stay healthy. There are lots of things that can affect sleep, including our daily activities, whether or … read more

I’m almost always tired throughout the day and at school, but usually have trouble going to sleep at night. I’ll just get to bed and be awake still for hours. How do I go to sleep faster? Do things like taking melatonin supplements help?

Updated 21 February 2020 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. There are lots of things can affect sleep, including loud noises, bright lights, stress, and recent physical activity. Some people also can have a tough time … read more

I can’t go to sleep. I’ve tried teas, meditation, music, worry dolls and just about anything else I could think of. Falling asleep between 12:30-4:00 is common for me, and once I do fall asleep it’s only for just over an hour. What can I do?

Updated 7 January 2019 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question! Not being able to sleep well is frustrating for sure. You may have already realized that lack of sleep makes it harder to focus which can … read more

I have been waking up every night at 3:00am and I am awake until my alarm goes off at 7:30. I stopped watching TV or going on the web after dinner and I also tried drinking chamomile tea but it hasn’t helped me sleep through the night. I am very tired during school and I feel like l cannot bear this lack of sleep during the entire school year. Please, can you help me?

Updated 15 October 2018 under Ask Us.

Thank you for your question! The blue screens of devices, such as a smart phone or tablet, have been found to interfere with the sleep hormone melatonin, which may cause … read more

I sleep without underwear. Is that good or bad?

Updated 28 November 2016 under Ask Us.

Sleeping with or without underwear is neither good nor bad, it’s a personal preference. Some people think that it is best to skip underwear at bedtime to “allow the vaginal … read more

How can I manage sleep so that I don’t feel down??

Updated 7 December 2015 under Ask Us.

Sleep problems can be caused by an irregular schedule, stress (having lots of things on your mind), depression, changes in your sleep environment (your bedroom is too hot, too cold, … read more

Is sleeping during the day bad for my health?

Updated 30 October 2014 under Ask Us.

If you are in school and feel sleepy when you get home, it’s best to have a healthy snack and start on your homework rather than take a nap. It’s … read more

I usually go 2-3 days without sleeping and then I only sleep a couple of hours and then the cycle repeats. I know this isn’t healthy but what can I do?

Updated 27 August 2014 under Ask Us.

I usually go 2-3 days without sleeping and then I only sleep a couple of hours and then the cycle repeats. I know this isn’t healthy but what can I … read more

Sleep

Updated 22 April 2020 under Health Guides.

Between homework, sports, other activities, and having a social life, many teens don’t get enough sleep. Sleep is very important and can affect your health. Why is sleep important? Your … read more

Insomnia

Updated 5 February 2020 under Health Guides.

Everyone has trouble sleeping once in a while. However, some people have more frequent trouble falling asleep or staying asleep to the point where it affects their normal daily life. What … read more

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